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I feel like summer has two seasons. There's hiking season and there's grilling season. Around our house, if we're not outside exploring somewhere, Al is usually outside standing over our grill. Since I'm a pescatarian and Al eats meat, we've actually found ButcherBox to be a really easy way to keep both of us happy. I can stock up on wild-caught seafood while he gets the beef and chicken that he loves and it all arrives in one box. ButcherBox delivers 100 premium protein options straight to your door from grass-fed beef to wild-caught seafood. It's all raised and sourced the right way. No antibiotics, no hormones, no fillers, just clean, reliable protein you can feel good about serving. And especially during grilling season, that quality really matters. Better meat means better flavor, fewer mistakes on the grill, and meals that actually live up to the moment, whether you're hosting friends or just making dinner at home. I also really love how customizable it is. We can build a box that actually fits both of our diets, it's chips-free, and they even include recipes, grilling tips, and exclusive deals. It takes one more thing off our plate during an already busy summer. As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free ribeyes for a year or ground beef or chicken breast for life, plus $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com slash NPAD. That's right, your choice of ribeyes for a year or ground beef or chicken breast for life, plus $20 off your first box and free shipping always. That's butcherbox.com slash N-P-A-D. Don't forget to use our link so they know that we sent you.

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